The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Saint Louis University equips you with a comprehensive understanding of human communication and its disorders. In a healthcare landscape that increasingly values interdisciplinary collaboration, this undergraduate degree provides the essential scientific and clinical foundations necessary for a career dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with speech, language, and hearing impairments. You will explore the intricacies of language development, phonetics, and audiology, preparing you for advanced study or direct entry into support roles within the health sciences.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, guiding you through foundational sciences like chemistry and biology, alongside core speech, language, and hearing sciences (SLHS) coursework. You will engage with subjects such as speech and hearing science, anatomy and physiology, and clinical methods, culminating in practical experiences like clinical practicum and a senior seminar or research project. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to pursue graduate degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology, or to enter roles such as a speech-language pathology assistant, research assistant, or patient care advocate.